Gladys Edith Sharpe
December 21, 1918 ~ August 21, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gladys Edith Sharpe, 91, formerly of 96 Longview Road, died Saturday, August 21, 2010.
A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Bergie Elkins, and she was married to Elmer Sharpe, who died in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Van Sharpe.
She was an active member of Sunrise Baptist Church where she served as choir member and pianist. She also sang for numerous funerals during her life.
She is survived by two daughters, Judith Sharpe Lytle of Raleigh and Karen Sharpe Porshia and husband, Faron, of Asheville; three sons, Pat Sharpe and wife, Jean, of Arden, Jerry Sharpe and wife, Judy, of Westminster, SC, and Charles Sharpe and wife, Carole, of Candler; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Lytle and the Rev. Greg Metcalf officiating.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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Jerry and I would like the family to know we are praying for all of you. Gladys was a great lady and a special person. Mary and Jerry Frady
Karen and Judy,
We have many fond memories of your mother, from Sunrise. She was a lady of loving qualities. A lady you called an Angel. Her beautiful smile always greeted you. We can still picture her playing the piano, and singing. Our fondest memories was our days at Sunrise and being a part of the Sharpe Family. May God Be With You Through This Time. Linda and Sandra
To the family of Aunt Gladys,
With deep sadness, I write our condolences of a special lady who we loved dearly. The many talks and visits with her throughout the years has built a mass of memories in my heart. Her laughter and sense of humor was contagious, at best. I loved hearing her sing and play the piano; by her songs, she stirred many people’s hearts. I will always remember, at funerals, she sang, ‘The Prettiest Flowers’ as only she could sing it. In our weekly visits, she said many times, ‘I am ready to go home.’ The prayers that we all said by her bed never left a doubt that she wasn’t ready to meet her Lord. We will miss her.
Love to all of you.
Phillip and Joyce Dover Evans
We send our condolences to the family of Gladys Sharpe. She was a very special lady. Gladys always had a smile for everyone and there will never be anyone as sweet as she was. She told me several times that she looked forward to meeting Elmer in Heaven and walking hand in hand down the streets of gold. That is where she is today. I have lost a good friend, but Jesus has gained a wonderful lady. May God bless all of you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Dennis and June Ramsey
May God bless and keep you in the palm of his hand during your time of sadness. Always loved to hear Gladys play the piano and sing when she would come to Clayton Avenue. Hubert and Jean Smith
Dear Karen and family,
We are sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Please know you are in our prayers at this time.
Love from all the Tweeds
Our thoughts & prayers are with all the family during this time. May God Bless you & know that Gladys will always be with you. Lots of Love…Donna & David Tipton
We will forever be blessed by the wonderful memories of such a beautiful and sweet lady. May GOD’S grace and love give the family support during these difficult days.
Dear Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers..
I know there is a land. . . .’, I can still hear your mom’s beautiful voice singing her sweet song to the angels above. That same sweet song has given me comfort in George-Bryan’s passing. I feel certain after she hugged your dad and Van and some other loved ones, she found George-Bryan and wrapped her arms around him too. I loved her. Now she doesn’t have to sing to the angels, she can sing with the angels!